Blockchain Scotland Meetup
Welcome to the Monthly Blockchain Scotland Meetup at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh. The event takes place at the ground floor in G.03.
17.00 - 17.30
Arrivals & Networking
17.30 - 17.35
Welcome from the host
17.35 - 17.55 "Powering the Open Economy: How Scroll is Building the Future of Payments" by Leonardo Park, PR & Communications Manager @ Scroll
This talk explores how Scroll's Layer 2 blockchain is transforming payments infrastructure for the emerging open economy. Leo will examine the critical requirements for stablecoins to achieve mainstream adoption, including the balance between performance, privacy, and user experience. He will discuss how modern blockchain payment rails are evolving beyond traditional finance, the importance of decentralisation in building trust, and practical implementations that bridge crypto liquidity with everyday spending. The session will cover key considerations for enterprises and consumers as blockchain-based payments on platforms like Scroll move towards becoming a genuine alternative to conventional financial systems, enabling greater financial accessibility globally.
17.55 - 18.10
Q&A
18.10 - 18.30 "Crypto Taxes Demystified: Gains, Airdrops & Staking Income" by Malik Ali, FCCA, Managing Partner, Crypto Accountants
The session will review HMRC’s treatment of taxable events in crypto, including trading activity, airdrops, and staking rewards. I will outline how gains should be calculated across wallets, exchanges, and DeFi platforms, and demonstrate practical approaches for maintaining compliance while preserving value. In addition, I will highlight the role of leading software tools such as Koinly and CoinTracking in supporting accurate reporting.
This talk is designed to provide clarity for innovators, investors, and high-net-worth individuals navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
18.30 - 18.45
Q&A
18.45 - 19.05 Break with refreshments
19.05 - 19.25 Talk by Allan Trimmer, Head of Product & Aberdeen
19.25 - 19.40
Q&A
19.40 Introductions + Announcements
20.00 Pizza, Sushi & drinks
(incl. vegan options)
Networking and drinks until 9.30 pm in Bayes
21.30 - 23.00 Networking in the Pear Tree
Drinks and networking in the Pear Tree until 11 p.m.
At the pub they are offer drinks and dinner (until 10 pm).
Please join us to the Pear Tree where the discussions will continue.
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